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Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "Business analysis is a research discipline of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Solutions often include a software-systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement, organizational change or strategic planning and policy development. The person who carries out this task is called a business analyst or BA.Business analysts do not work solely on developing software systems. Those who attempt to do so run the risk of developing an incomplete solution.Although there are different role definitions, depending upon theorganisation, there does seem to be an area of common ground where mostBusiness Analysts work. The responsibilities appear to be:- To investigate business systems, taking an holistic view of the situation.This may include examining elements of the organisation structures andstaff development issues as well as current processes and IT systems.- To evaluate actions to improve the operation of a business system. Again,this may require an examination of organisational structure and staffdevelopment needs, to ensure that they are in line with any proposedprocess redesign and IT system development.- To document the business requirements for the IT system support usingappropriate documentation standards.In line with this, we believe the core business analyst role should be defined as:An internal consultancy role that has the responsibility for investigating businesssituations, identifying and evaluating options for improving business systems,defining requirements and ensuring the effective use of information systems inmeeting the needs of the business."@en }

• Business_analysis abstract "Business analysis is a research discipline of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Solutions often include a software-systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement, organizational change or strategic planning and policy development. The person who carries out this task is called a business analyst or BA.Business analysts do not work solely on developing software systems. Those who attempt to do so run the risk of developing an incomplete solution.Although there are different role definitions, depending upon theorganisation, there does seem to be an area of common ground where mostBusiness Analysts work. The responsibilities appear to be:- To investigate business systems, taking an holistic view of the situation.This may include examining elements of the organisation structures andstaff development issues as well as current processes and IT systems.- To evaluate actions to improve the operation of a business system. Again,this may require an examination of organisational structure and staffdevelopment needs, to ensure that they are in line with any proposedprocess redesign and IT system development.- To document the business requirements for the IT system support usingappropriate documentation standards.In line with this, we believe the core business analyst role should be defined as:An internal consultancy role that has the responsibility for investigating businesssituations, identifying and evaluating options for improving business systems,defining requirements and ensuring the effective use of information systems inmeeting the needs of the business.".